7 Characteristics That Make Slam Poets Great

Slam poetry has been going strong for a few decades now. It’s changing, as do most things with time, but I’m happy to report that it’s spreading like wildfire (oh wait, you’re poets – here are some metaphors and similes: it’s growing faster than high school libidos; it’s growing like the US deficit; it’s spreading quicker than gossip on the playground…).

My site is dedicated to helping people increase their potential with slam poetry.

I write and perform (though I’m admittedly not the best), so I consider myself part of the culture. And because of my love for spoken word, I desire to see it grow from its now established roots in a positive way.

So for all you emerging and ambitious slam poets out there, here are 7 characteristics you should embrace that will help your spoken word skills reach new heights:

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Leonell Echa

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Hi There,

I am Leonell "Elijah" Echa and currently the founder of ebartsng.org, a virtual platform for creative writing and development. I am a writer, a listener and a lover of learning.

When i am not writing (which hardly happens)i am a passionate peace-building professional with experiences and practical skills in working with vulnerable communities to support and proffer solutions to development challenges on peace and security, sexual and gender-based violence,and rural-urban community development programmes.